Synonyms of woozy

woozy

adjective

ˈwü-zē 

as in dizzy

having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down

the blood donor started to feel a little woozy after rising too quickly from the cot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dizzy
• giddy
• whirling
• weak
• vertiginous
• reeling
• swimmy
• dazed
• light-headed
• faint
• groggy
• aswoon
• confused
• addled
• befuddled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stable
• steady
• clearheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of woozy

But this woozy debut feature doesn’t rely on its audience being turned on by the relationship between a nubile caretaker and her dementia-addled patient. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 July 2026

Parsons’ feature debut builds a woozy, minimalist mythology out of his shorts. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026

The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026

They can also be used to prevent fainting or for someone who is woozy. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026